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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,197

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $20,808

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,233

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $19,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassS40
TrimE350 / E320E550E63 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $59,700 $85,300 $28,515
Base Invoice $47,616 $55,521 $79,329 $26,804
Rear Seat Package 350 350    
Premium I Package 2,410 2,860 1,710  
Premium II Package 1,910 1,910 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710     475
Leather seating surfaces 1,550      
Premium Package       2,350
Climate Package       412
Dynaudio Package       895
Proximity key       450
Xenon HID headlights       800
Navigation system       2,205
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       1,350
Rear Seat Package 326 326    
Premium I Package 2,241 2,660 1,590  
Premium II Package 1,777 1,777 1,777  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660     408
Leather seating surfaces 1,442      
Premium Package       2,021
Climate Package       354
Dynaudio Package       769
Proximity key       387
Xenon HID headlights       688
Navigation system       1,896
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       1,161
Options (change) 6,930 5,120 3,620 8,937
Options (change) 6,446 4,763 3,367 7,684
Destination 875 875 875 745
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,100 0
Total Price $59,005 $66,695 $91,895 $38,197
Total Invoice $54,937 $62,159 $85,671 $35,233

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,993
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,014
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassS40
TrimE350 / E320E550E63 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8507hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12420, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$59,005$66,695$91,895$38,197
Adjustments for Features-1,815-3,890-5,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,190$62,805$86,880$38,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,615$29,690$0
Total Invoice$54,937$62,159$85,671$35,233
Adjustments for Features-1,690-3,625-4,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,247$58,534$80,996$35,233
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,287$27,749$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassS40
TrimE350 / E320E550E63 AMGT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Chronometer  $100 
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,040$7,115$8,240$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,815$3,890$5,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,690-3,625-4,6750

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082008
ModelE-ClassS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in103.9 in
Length191.0 in175.9 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height58.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,741 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Chrome-plated alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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